Story: Sexualities

'Me' interactive CD-Rom, 2008

'Me' interactive CD-Rom, 2008

'Me', an interactive CD-Rom about sex and relationships for people with intellectual disabilities, was developed by a small Nelson company, Health Click. It assumes that people with Down syndrome, Asperger syndrome and autism are sexual beings with an interest in intimate relationships. The CD aims to provide in an engaging and accessible way information that will help people with intellectual disabilities to make good decisions about themselves and their bodies. It covers topics like masturbation, menstruation and contraception.

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How to cite this page:

Louisa Allen, 'Sexualities - People with disabilities', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/30895/me-interactive-cd-rom-2008 (accessed 2 May 2024)

Story by Louisa Allen, published 5 May 2011, reviewed & revised 17 Jul 2018